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Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme to End of June

Posted: 17 April 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures.
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Claim a Grant Through COVID-19 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

Posted: 14 April 2020
Use this scheme if you're self-employed or a member of a partnership in the UK and have lost income due to coronavirus.
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4 Months to Respond to Trade Mark Examination Reports Now, Says IPO

Posted: 14 April 2020
Following the unprecedented disruption caused by Coronavirus and the closure of Intellectual Property Office (IPO) buildings, there are some alterations to the services the government agency is providing at present.
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Government Announces a New Scheme for Larger Companies

Posted: 3 April 2020
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has taken further action today to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies.
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Almost £400m Provided to Keep England’s Buses Running

Posted: 3 April 2020
Greater funding will help keep bus routes running during the coronavirus pandemic.
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National Minimum and Living Wage Increases Come into Effect

Posted: 1 April 2020
The 2020 National Living Wage comes into effect today (Wednesday 1 April), a 6.2% increase on the previous rate.
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Vehicle Owners to Be Granted MOT Exemption for 6 Months

Posted: 30 March 2020
Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Employers to Claim for Temporary Leave Wage Costs for 3 Months

Posted: 26 March 2020
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (“furlough”) due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Companies Given 3-Month Extension Period to File Accounts During COVID-19

Posted: 25 March 2020
Businesses will be given an additional 3 months to file accounts with Companies House to help companies avoid penalties as they deal with the impact of COVID-19.
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Ban on Evictions for Commercial Tenants to Add Extra Protection During Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted: 24 March 2020
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction.
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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) Is Now Available Through Participating Lenders

Posted: 23 March 2020
The scheme will help smaller businesses withstand disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
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31 Million Taxpayers to Get April Tax Cut

Posted: 21 March 2020
31 million people to benefit from a tax cut, as National Insurance contributions thresholds to rise to £9,500 per year.
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Competition Laws Relaxed for Supermarkets to Cooperate During Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted: 19 March 2020
The government is temporarily relaxing elements of competition law as part of a package of measures to allow supermarkets to work together to feed the nation.
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Pubs and Restaurants May Operate as Takeaways During Coronavirus Outbreak

Posted: 18 March 2020
Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.
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15% of GDP

Posted: 17 March 2020
The UK government's rescue package to businesses worth £330bn amounts to 15% of gross domestic product (GDP).
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